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New deal could end deadlock at Norfolk County Council
The deadlock over who will run Norfolk County Council could be on the brink of being broken - after a rainbow alliance was formed which could see a Labour leader at County Hall.
Major blow to North Walsham family’s dream of providing water for Ugandan orphans
A family who thought they had finally realised a 12-year-plus dream to provide a well for an African community have been dealt a major blow.
Toddler trapped in toilet seat
A fire crew from King’s Lynn were called to free a toddler who had become trapped in a toilet seat.
Jobs set to go at Lowestoft College
Up to 20 full-time equivalent posts look set to be axed at Lowestoft College because of a £1m shortfall in government funding.
Determined Great Yarmouth teen tackling charity run to help others
Just a short time ago Eleanor Randall could barely swallow or turn over in bed such was the severity of a mystery ailment that affected every muscle in her body.
Special guest joined diamond Upton couple at their 1953 wedding
When Gladys and Ray Willgress tied the knot there was a very special four legged guest among the congregation that watched as they said “I do”.
- Weather causes difficult driving conditions near Attleborough
- Burglar who was caught red handed after Norwich raid is jailed
- Muslim community in Norwich condemns brutal killing of soldier in Woolwich
- Cromer Academy says ‘yes’ to joining Inspiration Trust
- Photo gallery: Fashion made in Norwich takes to the catwalk at the first NUA graduate show
- Photos: Police want to know if these chimney-pot planters were stolen from your north Norfolk or Broadland garden
- Man admits 20 sex offences at Norwich Crown Court
- Norfolk storm chaser’s encounter with devastating Oklahoma tornado
- Interactive map: Broadland’s growth ‘trajectories’ questioned by inspector at Joint Core Strategy hearing
- Race abuse case against Norwich defender Sebastien Bassong dropped
- Poll: Was it right to refuse plans for 64 new homes in Blofield?
- Military Revival at Old Buckenham Airfield
- Norwich child sex offender will not be re-sentenced
- Parks report celebrates the Norfolk Broads contribution to the economy
- Dementia beds set to be axed in Carlton Colville as part of mental health shake-up for Waveney and Great Yarmouth area
- County Hall stalemate continues as ‘rainbow coalition’ speculation mounts
- Norfolk teenager wins work placement at Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s restaurant
- New fiction based on fact of childhood theatre memories of Sheringham Little Theatre
- Cycling project immortalises Stephen Fry, Edith Cavell and Lord Nelson in Norwich
- Photo gallery: It’s shear excitement as woolly jumpers set out to prove they’re knit for purpose at Bircham
- TV presenter sings praises of ‘extraordinary’ Norfolk Church
- Lowestoft businesses back the BID
- Volunteers are among the stars of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival
- Norfolk crime commissioner defends accusations from MPs
- Mustard video: CSI-style murder mystery in schools’ festival of chemistry
- Date announced for opening of Davenport’s Magic Kingdom in North Walsham, “Great Britain’s only museum of magic”
- Parents pay tribute to “incredibly caring” Norwich disabled campaigner
- Success and failure for applications for new high schools in Norwich
- Major new Norfolk attraction, Davenport’s Magic Kingdom, opens this Saturday in North Walsham
Business See all
Lowestoft businesses back the BID
Supporters of a campaign to create a Business Improvement District (BID) for Lowestoft say the future economic development of the town has been secured following an overwhelming ‘yes’ vote by businesses in the town.
- Norse Group gains foothold in south-east after signing £70m deal with Medway Council
- Britvic cutbacks will not affect Norfolk operation
- Find out why goats have popped into the pub at Skeyton
- Norwich-based Brandbank gets foothold in US market
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Police launch probe after motorist tweets she knocked cyclist off bike in Norwich
Police in Norwich have launched an investigation after a woman claimed in a tweet she had knocked a cyclist off their bike.
- Terror returns to Britain after man butchered in London street
- Police appeal for help to find missing Norwich woman
- Fakenham Gateway Children’s Centre closes suddenly
- Three arrests after brawl at Sikh temple in Norwich
- Picture update: Overstrand man jailed for one of largest hauls of indecent child images in Norfolk. Offences committed in North Walsham area
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RAF Marham to open new heritage centre
RAF Marham’s glorious history will be put on show in a new heritage centre next to the base.
It will commemorate past and current squadrons, along with the thousands who have served in its squadrons from the first world war to the current deployment in Afghanistan.
- Picture gallery: RAF Marham heroes honoured by town
- Thousands expected at parade in Downham Market to welcome back Squadron
- RAF Marham to be the base for the next generation of fast jet strike aircraft
- Courageous Royal Anglian soldier is awarded Military Cross
Crime See all
Burglar who was caught red handed after Norwich raid is jailed
A burglar who was caught red-handed stealing gems from the window of a Norwich jewellers after a quick-thinking manager closed the security grilles to trap him has been jailed.
- Muslim community in Norwich condemns brutal killing of soldier in Woolwich
- Photos: Police want to know if these chimney-pot planters were stolen from your north Norfolk or Broadland garden
- Man admits 20 sex offences at Norwich Crown Court
- Race abuse case against Norwich defender Sebastien Bassong dropped
- Norwich child sex offender will not be re-sentenced
- Man taken to hospital after Great Yarmouth assault
- Cows escape into road after holes cut in fence in Trowse
Politics See all
New deal could end deadlock at Norfolk County Council
The deadlock over who will run Norfolk County Council could be on the brink of being broken - after a rainbow alliance was formed which could see a Labour leader at County Hall.
- County Hall stalemate continues as ‘rainbow coalition’ speculation mounts
- Norfolk crime commissioner defends accusations from MPs
- North Norfolk District Council elects new chairman and vice chairman
- Could Cromer’s danger crossing be improved at last?
- Delay risk revealed for Norwich’s Northern Distributor Road
- Norwich-based Archant boss warns MPs over ‘burdensome’ press regulation plans
- Photo gallery: New Lord Mayor of Norwich follows in father’s footsteps
Health See all
Dementia beds set to be axed in Carlton Colville as part of mental health shake-up for Waveney and Great Yarmouth area
The mental health trust for Norfolk and Suffolk has launched an internal consultation into the future of acute dementia beds for elderly people in Great Yarmouth and Waveney.
- Norwich mum backs petition to limit sexual images
- Norfolk community health trust hires former ambulance chief
- East of England Ambulance Service appoints new chairman
- Watchdog to keep a close eye on health services in Norfolk
- Medal winning cyclist launches charity ride for Norfolk hospital appeal
- Photo gallery: Thousands pull together to fight cancer at Race for Life
- Did saving a West Brom fan’s life save Norwich City’s season?
Education See all
Jobs set to go at Lowestoft College
Up to 20 full-time equivalent posts look set to be axed at Lowestoft College because of a £1m shortfall in government funding.
- Cromer Academy says ‘yes’ to joining Inspiration Trust
- Norfolk teenager wins work placement at Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s restaurant
- Mustard video: CSI-style murder mystery in schools’ festival of chemistry
- Success and failure for applications for new high schools in Norwich
- Picture gallery: Michael Palin at Fakenham Junior School’s centenary celebrations
- New free school in Norwich given approval
- Decision day for Cromer Academy on joining Inspiration Trust
Environment See all
Interactive map: Broadland’s growth ‘trajectories’ questioned by inspector at Joint Core Strategy hearing
A planning inspector has questioned the rate of housing growth planned in Broadland and criticised council planners for being unable to supply information on the availability of development land.
- Parks report celebrates the Norfolk Broads contribution to the economy
- Who will pay for the infrastructure in Greater Norwich’s growth ambitions?
- Photo gallery: Act now or risk losing our wealth of Norfolk and Suffolk wildlife, experts warn
- Public inquiry under way to examine Growth Triangle housing plans for Norwich
- Kelling Heath Holiday Park is best caravan park in the country
- Joint Core Strategy hearing could hold the key to Norwich’s growth ambitions
- Rallying call for north Norfolk’s green schemes
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